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CCAI Scholarships

Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program

Each Spring, CCAI solicits applications for the Matt Heuertz Scholarship program honoring the first CCAI Executive Director, who served for 16 years. This scholarship program provides funding for selected students that meet the requirements described herein. The primary objective is to encourage education in finishing and coating technology. This program can be adjusted by the CCAI Board of Directors.

Contribute to the funding of education that could lead to a career in the finishing industry

Stimulate interest in finishing

Encourage finishing-related curriculum

Provide financial assistance to students

Gain public relations exposure for our association and industry

STUDENT CRITERIA

High school senior planning to attend college or technical school or a current college or technical school student

Sincere interest in supervision, production & processing, engineering, management, chemistry or quality control in the finishing industry

Minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Enrolled in a technical or degree granting program that would qualify the student to be hired into the industrial finishing industry.

INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM STUDENT APPLICANTS

CCAI Scholarship Application

Transcript or other grade verification

Essay

Academic reference letter

Resume & Photo

SELECTION PROCESS

A completed application accompanied by transcript/grade information along with a resume and photo must be submitted by the annual application deadline.

The application submission time is normally Jan. 1 – April 1 each calendar year.

All applications will be reviewed by CCAI’s Education Committee, who will recommend students to receive awards to the CCAI National Board.

The National Board of Directors will vote on the final applicants in May. The scholarship recipients will be notified in June with an announcement and the award will be presented at the CCAI Annual Meeting or a Chapter event.

AWARD PROCESS

Award amount will be determined by the National Board of Directors each year.

Award recipient will receive a complimentary student membership in CCAI All applications will eligible to submit an application to local Chapters for their scholarship awards as well.